Is Oleth-25 vegetarian?

Oleth-25 is a polyethylene glycol ether of oleyl alcohol derived from tallow or other animal/plant sources, with an average of 25 moles of ethylene oxide. It functions as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. Note: CAS 111-42-2 listed in the source corresponds to diethanolamine, not Oleth-25, and has not been assigned here.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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